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gon wrote:I have the MK2 MR2
is the standard servo retained? Elite have assured me that it will be substantially cheaper than the £1200 asked by Kaaz and Jubu and of equal quality., only MC .... ... assuming you have a mk1b ? tomorrow of the mounting points ..."... but it is just the Mk1a that has the two bolt fitting (mk2 has 4 bolt), so if you want to fit a mk2 MC to a mk1a you need to fit a mk1b servo first. " Luckily I've got a 1b servo and MC knocking about somewhere. I'm thinking of going for the 1" MC from a Previa in an attempt to make the brakes more easy to modulate. At present they require very little force (but a lot of travel) to lock. Also we currently require a risidual pressure valve in the front lines, without this the front brakes require two pumps of the MC to get enough fluid through the 4pots. LHD and RHD MC pipe outlets are on opposite sides. i have encountered the same challenge after getting a RHD MC for my LHD car. you either have to try re-bending your current pipes, have new ones made or get a pair of custom braided flexible brake hoses with correct fittings (this is what I have done)
BIGBOBO wrote:A bit off topic but is there a difference between LHD and RHD brake servo's and master cylinders?
I need to upgrade mine and it's far easier to find parts in the UK.
Can't remember which had wrong outlets for RHD mk1 maybe supra or landcruiser. There seems to be a lot of MC talk on 4x4 forums, it sounds like a lot of toyota MCs are interchangeable.stenky wrote:yes it is.
Were did you get the hoses and what kind of fitting do they need? i am not sure about the length though, maybe i could have ordered a bit longer hoses. haven't fitted mine yet. i should be able to confirm fitment as soon as i get a second car. aw11 serves as my daily now, which is the worst thing if you mean to modify 
on inspection Elite found a few problems that we were not already aware of. As expected the synchro ring on 2nd gear is knackered but there is also a missing roller on one of the under gear bearings and the plastic inserts on two of the selector forks are completely worn away.
(updated/up rated design), a full set of under gear bearings and an LSD install kit comprising taper bearings and seals. This little lot should arrive from the states in a week or so (allowing for time in customs!). They say this is a tried and tested solution that they use regularly when building race boxes./ refreshed C64 gearbox with a 5ish:1 final drive. In the meantime I will be mostly playing with my new toy, a Ford P100 pickup with all the bits from a Sierra Ghia added, including the DOHC engine, MT75 gearbox and full electrics pack (windows, mirrors, roof, heated front screen). So far I've given it a full service, including HG, water pump and thermostat. I've also started the rust protection, these rust as impressively as a Mk1 MR2, I'm determined to win the fight.
Diff bearings, diff seals, input shaft seal, under gear bearings and a full set of 2003+ synchro bits (the better ones). Unfortunately they also arrived with a bill of £157 for import taxes, Ouch!!!! I had a chat with the design guy there and it looks like we'll be getting a 5:1 final drive to go in the nicely refreshed gearbox.smokeejoe wrote:excellent thread, i have a hilux surf master cylinder sat in my workshop if you need any measurements for fitment let me know.
It is now in pride of place in the kitchen.
(15in slicks)
(15in slicks)
(13in slicks) This gives us two setup options. 15in slicks and short suspension travel for long, smooth flowing stages such as those at Anglesey. 13in slicks and long suspension travel for tight bumpy stages such as Weeton Barracks and Trawsfynydd. Another option would be to go down the hubcentric adapter route on the rear and borrow some 4x108 wheels off a mate. Low / 0 offset usually though so escort Mk2 wheels may poke out the arches slightly.smokeejoe wrote:the hilux MC is 1" it has a 4 bolt flange, if you need anything else please let me know.
i have 2 of these in my workshop, so we could have a deal if you wanted to use 1.
Especially as we've been tinkering recently. But first some videos from a few years back, when we actually competed on a regular basis in the wee six speed mk1./ track before it's too late. Now sporting a custom 5.1 final drive, new bearings, synchros and hubs and modified selector forks (plastic bits replaced with weld and machined to the correct profile)."running in oil" (Gulf Competition stuff none less) and the engine fired up whilst securely raised on stands. The ratios feel pretty good, let's just say we're now unlikely to exceed 120mph in 6th before hitting the limiter. We might actually use all six gears in anger, not just the first three. Then some gentle road miles to bed the new synchros in.